Poole Harbour Commissioners

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1 Poole Harbour Commissioners Poole Harbour Pilotage Manual First Issued: 23 July 1987 Latest Revision: 01 February 2012 Adopted by the Harbour Board: 28 September 2012 All digital copies are controlled documents. All printed copies are UNCONTROLLED documents. The Harbour Master s Personal Assistant will be responsible for the administration of this document, which will be reviewed on an annual basis. Any amendments will be updated on the digital master copy. The complete amended document will then be ed to holders. Acknowledgement of receipt will be required. 1

2 Record of Amendments Amendment No. Inserted By. Date Version 4.0 Adopted by the PHC Board 28 th September 2012 Version 4.1 to comply with Marine Navigation Act 2013 Pilotage Manager 17 th September

3 Distribution List MASTER Digital Copies SMS folder on server (Restricted Access) Holder/Location 1 Chairman of the Board 2 Chief Executive 3 Harbour Masters Department (SMS Room) 4 Designated Person 5 Harbour Control 6 Harbour Master s Workshop 7 Poole Pilot Office 8 Brittany Ferries Ltd 9 Condor Marine Services Ltd 10 Whitaker Tankers Ltd (Southampton) 11 Blue Line Cruises 12 Channel Seaways Ltd 13 Isleshire Ltd 3

4 CONTENTS Record of Amendments Distribution List GENERAL Section 01. Competent Harbour Authority Section 02. Section 03. Section 04. Section 05. Section 06. Section 07. Section 08. Section 09. Section 10. Section 11. Section 12. Section 13. Section 14. Section 15. Section 16. Section 17. Section 18. Section 19. Section 20. Section 21. Area of jurisdiction. Poole Harbour map Compulsory pilotage Shifting berth Vessels under tow Poole Harbour Control (PHC) Calling procedures Fog routine Passing places Controlled movements Under keel clearance Sandbanks Ferry Requests for Pilots Pilot boat recognition and boarding point Embarkation of Pilot Master/Pilot exchange of information Pilotage Plan Failure to take a Pilot Reporting misconduct of Pilots Charges for pilotage Reporting points PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES Section 22. Pilotage Exemption Certificates Section 23. Section 24. Section 25. Section 26. Section 27. Section 28. Application Examination Certificates Additional vessel Duties of a certificate holder Investigation of incidents 4

5 Section 29. PHC Agreement with PEC holder PILOT TRAINING Section 30. General Section 31. Section 32. Section 33. Section 34. Section 35. Section 36. Section 37. Section 38. Qualifications Pilot experience levels Training for Class 2 pilots licence Examination Limitations of a Class 2 pilots licence Further training for a class 1 licence Continuing professional development of licenced pilots Pilot training record ANNEXES PEC certificate syllabus PEC agreement PEC application form PEC revalidation form PEC revalidation flow chart - Section 3, Subsection a PEC revalidation flow chart - Section 3, Subsection b & c PEC application for additional vessel PEC certificate (Dredgers) PEC record of pilotage acts Navigational incident report form Standard pilotage plan Pilotage/MPX receipt Pilot licence syllabus Pilot licence training schedule Pilot licence record of pilotage acts Pilot licence Class 2 certificate Pilot licence Class 1 certificate Pilot licence annual revalidation form 5

6 1. Competent Harbour Authority Poole Harbour Commissioners are the Competent Harbour Authority (CHA) for the Port of Poole. 2. Area of Jurisdiction The area of jurisdiction for the Poole CHA coincides with the area of jurisdiction as the statutory Harbour Authority and is as follows: - The area below the High Water mark situated seawards of an imaginary line drawn due north and south through the confluence of the Rivers Frome and Piddle or Trent and enclosed by an imaginary line commencing at Flaghead Chine at a point on the line of High Water marked A (50º 44.0N 001º 55.4W and extending in a direction of 171º5 true for a distance of 2.45 nautical miles or thereabouts to a point marked B (50º 39.4N 001º 54.9W) and thence in a direction of 225º true for a distance of 0.5 nautical miles or thereabouts to a point marked C (50º 39.1N 001º 55.4W) thence in a direction of 322 degrees true for a distance of 1.3 nautical miles or thereabouts to a point on the line of High Water marked D (50º 40 N 001º 56.6W) except the area between the High Water mark and the Low Water mark extending from Flaghead Chine to the southernmost end of the peninsular known as Sandbanks and from the point marked D to the Training Bank to the north thereof shown on the map. 6

7 3. Compulsory Pilotage The following categories of vessel are subject to compulsory pilotage: - a) All vessels of 50 metres or more in overall length. b) All vessels of 30 metres or more in overall length, or 10 metres overall beam, capable of carrying more than 12 passengers. c) Commercial vessels with an overall length of between 30 metres and 50 metres, carrying, or likely to carry, dangerous goods or hazardous substances. d) Dredgers/Hopper barges of 50 metres or more in overall length. The following categories of vessel are exempt from compulsory Pilotage:- Vessels in Government Service. Note: Passenger The term passenger means any person carried in a vessel and is not employed or engaged in any capacity of ship s business on board. Children under one year of age are not counted as passengers. 4. Shifting berth The following procedure is to be applied to vessels wanting to shift along the quay or from one berth to another. 1. The ship must seek approval for the move on Channel 14, and must remain in communication with the Harbour Control Officer (HCO) throughout. 2. For non PEC holders wishing to move along the quay the HCO is to make the initial decision whether a tug/and/or pilot is required. If weather conditions give any cause for concern the duty pilot is to be consulted. The pilot will then make the final decision. 3. If weather conditions are normal, Non PEC holders may be allowed to move along the quay without a pilot or tug provided that: lines, one forward, one aft are kept secured to bollards. They should be attended inboard men should be on the jetty to tend lines (4 men if LOA > 80m). If the ship cannot supply them, the rope men should be employed. 3. A swing is not involved. 4. The ship is able to use its engines/steering gear. 5. Non PEC holders wishing to move from one berth to another must request a Pilot. i.e. New Quay to Bulwark or Ballast Quay. 7

8 5. Vessels Under Tow For the purposes of determining the requirement for engaging a pilot, the length of a tug and tow shall be deemed to be the overall length. i.e:- the LOA of the towing vessel plus the length of tow as defined in the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea. 6. Poole Harbour Control (PHC) PHC is manned on a 24 hour basis by a qualified Vessel Traffic Services operator (Harbour Control Officer) who maintains a continuous VHF watch on Channels 14 and 16 (Call Sign Poole Harbour Control ). All vessels underway within the Harbour and Approaches should maintain a listening watch on channel 14, the Harbour Control frequency, to obtain relevant information, including the movements of commercial vessels and local navigation warnings. 7. Calling Procedures Vessels entering the Harbour should establish contact with PHC not later than one hours steaming from the Bar Buoy to request information relative to the proposed passage, then again 15 minutes from the Bar Buoy for updates. Further reporting points are at Bar Buoy, Channel Buoy, Aunt Betty Buoy, Stakes Buoy and when secured alongside. 8

9 Vessels leaving the Harbour should establish contact 15 minutes before departure to request passage information, and again immediately before slipping for updates, and thence reporting when underway. Further reporting points are at Stakes Buoy, Aunt Betty Buoy and on clearing the Bar Buoy. Vessels moving within the Harbour should establish contact 15 minutes before the move commences to request relevant information, immediately before slipping for updates, when underway and when secured on their new berth. 8. Fog Routine The Harbour Control Officer will order Fog Routine when visibility is reduced (normally 0.25 nautical miles or approximately 500 metres) or less such that an extra risk is imposed on ships navigating in the main shipping channels. See latest Local Notices to Mariners for mandatory requirements. All PEC holders and candidates must take the services of a pilot for their first act when fog routine is in force. If the Harbour Control Officer judges that fog routine may come into force during an act then he must instruct the PEC holder or candidate to take a pilot. There will be no charge if fog routine is subsequently not enforced. 9. Passing places There are three distinct passing places between the outer approaches to the Swash and the Port: The Swash Channel. Brownsea Roads. Middle Ship channel between Diver buoy and the port. It is recommended that vessels should not pass in the Swash channel closer than 3 cables to the Harbour entrance or in Brownsea Roads outside of the area between 16 and 20 buoys. 10. Controlled Movements Certain vessels when under way, and because of their size, manoeuvrability, or cargoes, shall be designated as Controlled Movements and therefore require special consideration by other harbour users. Vessels so designated shall be under the direction of an authorised pilot if they fall into the categories itemised in Section 3. See latest Local Notices to Mariners for mandatory requirements. 9

10 11. Under keel clearance Main Channels: The minimum under keel clearance for passage in and out of harbour shall be one metre. Timings of entries and departures shall be adjusted if necessary to meet this safety margin. Little Channel: The minimum under keel clearance for vessels under way in the Little Channel is 0.2m. However in wind strengths exceeding 25 Knots such that movement (pitching or rolling) is likely, this minimum shall be increased to 0.5 metre. UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE WHILE ALONGSIDE RoRo 2 0.5m Rock armoured RoRo 3 0.2m New Quay Extension Controlled vessels 0.5m Other vessels At Master s discretion New Quay At Master s discretion Bulwark Quay At Master s discretion Ballast Quay At Master s discretion Yard Quay At Master s discretion Town Quay At Master s discretion It should be noted that while it is permissible for vessels to take the bottom on certain berths, these berths are not NAABSA accredited. 12. Sandbanks chain ferry All craft of 50 metres or under in overall length and not subject to compulsory pilotage are obliged to give way to the Sandbanks chain ferry. All vessels subject to compulsory pilotage must establish contact via Poole Harbour Control to agree which slipway the chain ferry will remain for the passage of the vessel through the Harbour entrance. 13. Requests for Pilots Vessels requiring the services of a pilot should make their request 24 hours beforehand to Poole Harbour Control, Telephone: , Fax: , harbourcontrol@phc.co.uk. Details of the vessel s draft, length, beam and last port of call must be included. An additional call at least 1½ hours before the Bar buoy should be made, confirming the vessel s draft. 10

11 The Poole CHA reserves the right to arrange the sequence of pilotage moves as directed by the Harbour Master taking into account the availability of pilots, weather and tidal conditions, availability of berth and other ship movements. A pilot will not be despatched to a vessel unless the 1½ hour confirmation of ETA or the one hour confirmation of ETD is received. 14. Pilot Boat Recognition and Boarding Point The CHA uses two pilot boats, the VANGUARD and the VANDYKE. They will display the normal day and night recognition flags and lights, with PILOTS emblazoned on each side of the wheelhouse. Vanguard Vandyke The boarding point is in position 50º 39.1 N 001º 54.7 W, 3 cables South East of Bar Buoy No. 1. In adverse weather conditions, the Pilot may instruct the vessel to proceed towards the harbour to find a safe lee before boarding. Direct communication may be made with the Pilot Boat on VHF Channel 14 when on station. 15. Embarkation of Pilot The Master of a vessel having accepted the services of an authorised pilot is required to facilitate his boarding and disembarkation in accordance with the provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Pilot Ladders and Hoists) Regulations and their latest amendments. 16. Master/Pilot Exchange of Information The Master of a vessel is required to declare the draft, length and beam of his vessel, and to provide the Pilot with such other information relating to the ship or its cargo, which is necessary to enable him to carry out his duties. This must include any defects to equipment or machinery, or manoeuvring peculiarities. The Pilot will provide the Master with information relating to the vessel s passage and berthing/unberthing arrangements. This will include the effects of weather and tidal flow, arrangements for passing other vessels and deviations from the standard passage plan. The completion of the MPX will be communicated to the Harbour Control Officer. 11

12 17. Pilotage Plan The standard pilotage plan is shown in the Annexes. Copies are to be held by all Pilots, PEC holders, Harbour Control and additionally will be sent to all ships regularly using the Port of Poole. The aim of the plan is to ensure that: - The ship s Master is aware of the standard plan and has sufficient time to discuss and agree it before commencing pilotage. There is a clear understanding between Master and Pilot of each other s responsibilities with regard to the conduct of the passage, including the use of tugs if required. There is a clear understanding of the potential hazards and the margins of safety. There is a clear understanding between Master and Pilot on the actions required in an emergency. The Pilot will embark in sufficient time to discuss and agree the plan with the Master. Any deviation from the standard plan should be discussed and agreed between Master and Pilot, keeping the Harbour Control Officer advised. Pilotage passage plan/pilotage/mpx receipt to be completed as part of the Master/Pilot information exchange process. (See annexes) 18. Failure to Take a Pilot A ship, which is being navigated within the Poole CHA area of jurisdiction and is subject to compulsory pilotage, must be under the pilotage of an authorised pilot, or a bona fide Master or Deck Officer holding a Pilotage Exemption Certificate. A Master failing to embark a pilot after the service has been offered will be guilty of an offence as defined in the Pilotage Act Additionally the Master of a vessel who navigates his vessel, which is subject to compulsory Pilotage, within the Poole CHA area of jurisdiction without notifying the CHA shall be guilty of an offence under the same Act. 19. Reporting Misconduct of Pilots Any incident involving alleged misconduct or unsatisfactory performance of a pilot authorised by Poole CHA is to be reported in writing to the Harbour Master without delay. An inquiry will be held by the Harbour Authority, and further action taken if considered appropriate in accordance with the latest Pilotage Act and amendments. 12

13 20. Charges for Pilotage The fees for pilotage, PEC examinations, issue of certificates, renewal of certificates, addition of vessels, amendments, duplicate certificates and pilotage levy are published annually prior to 1 st January in the PHC Schedule of Charges. 21. Reporting Points The following reporting points apply to all vessels 25m LOA or more transiting the Harbour or approaches. Reports should be made to Poole Harbour Control on VHF Channel 14. Inbound: Outbound: Bar Buoy - No8 Channel Buoy - Aunt Betty - Stakes Buoy - Berth (All fast) Berth (underway) - Stakes Buoy - Aunt Betty - Bar Buoy These are in addition to the normal pre arrival and pre departure requests. 22. Pilotage Exemption Certificates The bona fide Master or Deck Officers of vessels calling regularly at Poole or trading within the harbour may obtain a Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) for Poole subject to their being able to satisfy the CHA as to their skill, experience, local knowledge, knowledge of the English language and medical fitness. Certificate holders must at all times conform to all local pilotage requirements. 23. Application All applications for a Pilotage Exemption Certificate should be made on the prescribed form (see annexes) to the Harbour Master. Minimum requirements include: - Confirmation that an applicant is the bona fide Master or Deck Officer of the vessel for which the PEC is requested. Copies of the Certificate of Competency (or licence) of the applicant. The original is to be produced at examination. Record of Pilotage Acts form (see annexes). Written evidence of medical fitness including eyesight by an MCA (or equivalent) approved Medical Practitioner. Copy to be included with application. Evidence of a visit to Harbour Control. PEC examination by the Harbour Master. Note 1: For a PEC candidate s act of pilotage to be recognised, the name of a witness must be included for each act on the Record of Pilotage Acts form. Note 2: PEC holders or candidates must always take the services of a pilot when using a tug. 13

14 In addition: Application under Section 3, Subsection a: 1. Minimum of 40 acts within the CHA area of jurisdiction, of which at least 5 must have been in darkness, 5 inbound and 5 outbound. 2. The first 12 acts, the final 8 acts and 1 act in darkness must have been completed with a pilot embarked. The acts in between may be undertaken under the supervision of a PEC holder, whose name must be inserted in the Witness column of the Record of Pilotage Acts form. The Harbour Control Officer must be informed of these occasions, and will also keep a record. If the candidate is a bona fide Deck Officer, his qualifying acts must be in charge of the vessel. 3. A minimum of 6 acts must be completed for each similar vessel type on the certificate. Application under section 3, Subsections b and c: 1. These are Pilotage Exemption Certificates restricted by the type of vessel or area of operation. 2. Boatman s licence to cover the area of operation. 3. Minimum of 20 acts accompanied by a PEC holder for that vessel, or authorised pilot, of which 2 must be in darkness. 4. The first and last act, and one in darkness, must be with an authorised pilot. The acts in between may be undertaken under the supervision of a PEC holder, whose name must be inserted in the Witness column of the Record of Pilotage Acts form. The Harbour Control Officer must be informed of these occasions, and will also keep a record. If the candidate is a bona fide Deck Officer, his qualifying acts must be in charge of the vessel. Application under section 3, Subsection d: 1. These are restricted Pilotage Exemption Certificates valid only for voyages between the dredging areas and the spoil ground, and only for the duration of the dredging contract. 2. A minimum of 24 hours (at least 6 hours during darkness) and 12 acts of pilotage between the dredging area and the Bar buoy (6 in and 6 out) per PEC candidate must be completed with a pilot embarked. 3. Masters of smaller vessels capable of operating upstream of the Poole lifting bridge will be required to complete 12 acts of pilotage between the dredging area and the Bar buoy (6 out and 6 in) with a pilot embarked, 2 of which must be during the hours of darkness, unless the dredge is a daylight only operation. 14

15 24. Examination An applicant for a PEC will be required to sit an oral examination, conducted by the Harbour Master and a senior Pilot, at the Harbour Office. A syllabus detailing the extent and depth of knowledge is contained in the annexes. Prospective candidates are encouraged to discuss requirements with the Harbour Master beforehand, especially candidates applying for a Dredging PEC as the scope of knowledge required will be reduced commensurate with the area of operation. All examinations will be conducted in the English language. A successful candidate will be granted the benefit of a PEC immediately. A failed candidate will not be re-examined until at least one month has elapsed. After a second or subsequent failure, candidates will not be re-examined until at least 3 months from the date of the last examination. 25. Certificates A certificate will remain in force subject to the annual requirements for revalidation. It is the responsibility of the PEC holder to maintain accurate records and to apply for the revalidation at least one month before the expiry date. Applications must be made on the prescribed form (see annexes), also obtainable from the Harbour Master s office. A certificate is valid only in respect of the vessel(s) named on the certificate, and only when such vessel is under the direction of the person named on the certificate, who must at the time be the bona fide Master or Deck Officer of the vessel. Certificate holders shall not allow any other person to have possession, or make improper use of the certificate. If any 6-month period elapses without performing any acts of pilotage, the next act must be with a pilot on board. If any 9-month period elapses without performing any acts of pilotage, the next 3 acts must be with a pilot on board. The requirements for engaging a pilot following a period of absence from the port must be treated as a minimum, which can be increased should the PEC holder and/or pilot consider it necessary. If one of these pilot accompanied acts occurs within month 12 (or month 13 if the one month extension below applies) then it will also count as the required act to check the PEC holder s continued competence. A pilot will be made available within one month either side of the revalidation date for one act to check the PEC holder s continued competence. The one-month extension beyond the revalidation date will only apply for those PEC holders who have already completed the requisite number of acts of pilotage by the revalidation date. Note 1: For PEC holders, the name of a witness is only required to be recorded on the Record of Pilotage Acts when: This Pilotage Manual dictates that the services of an authorised pilot are required. The name of a witness is required who is already a PEC holder. (i.e. see Additional Vessel) 15

16 Note 2: Certificates will only be valid after the holder reaches the age of 65 following confirmation of the holder s good health. All applications for a PEC revalidation must be made on the prescribed form (see annexes) to the Pilotage Manager. It must be accompanied by the following information: - Record of Pilotage Acts form. All acts shall be recorded (see annexes) Confirmation of continued medical fitness, including eyesight, from an MCA (or equivalent) approved Medical Practitioner. A visit to the Harbour Office during the year in order to gain any relevant up-dates on the Harbour from the Harbour Master or his deputy, and the Harbour Control Officer. Recommendation by a Poole Pilot after the annual check. Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in re-examination and/or further acts with a pilot before the Harbour Master is satisfied that the PEC holder has adequate current knowledge. In addition: Application for revalidation under Section 3, Subsection a: 1. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they continue to be regular users of the harbour, completing a minimum of 20 acts prior to the revalidation date of their PEC. 2. These shall include a minimum of 2 acts inwards, 2 acts outwards and 2 in darkness. The failure to meet these latter requirements shall not cause a PEC to be cancelled; however the shortfall must be made up at the next available opportunity using the services of an authorised pilot on each occasion. Application for revalidation under Section 3, Subsections b and c: 1. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they continue to be regular users of the harbour, completing a minimum of 10 acts prior to the revalidation date of their PEC. 2. These shall include a minimum of 2 in darkness. The failure to meet this latter requirement shall not cause a PEC to be cancelled; however the shortfall must be made up at the next available opportunity using the services of an authorised pilot on each occasion. Application for revalidation under Section 3, Subsection d: 1. This class of PEC is only valid for the duration of the dredging contract and therefore not suitable for revalidation. 2. A PEC holder returning before the first anniversary date of the PEC will be granted concessions, the level of which shall be decided on an individual basis. 26. Additional Vessel A PEC holder may apply to add a vessel to their Pilotage Exemption Certificate using the relevant form (see annexes). 16

17 New vessel to Poole: PEC holders assigned to a vessel which has not previously traded to Poole will be required to complete a minimum of 6 acts with a pilot (3 in and 3 out). Note: Poole Harbour Master s department must be notified of the names of the PEC holders assigned to a new vessel to Poole prior to its first entry into the port. Once these assigned PEC holders have completed their familiarisation acts with a pilot, the New vessel will be re-designated as an Existing vessel. Adding an existing vessel: PEC holders wishing to add a vessel already trading to Poole will be required to complete a minimum of either (1) 6 acts with a pilot (3 in and 3 out) or (2) 2 acts with a pilot (1 in and 1 out) plus 4 acts (2 in and 2 out) with a PEC holder already approved for the additional vessel. These requirements for engaging a pilot must be treated as a minimum, which can be increased should the pilot and/or PEC holder consider it necessary. PEC holders, and prospective PEC holders, should note that a normal act of pilotage is considered to be a passage inward or outward between the Bar buoy and a berth in the port. 27. Duties of a Certificate Holder A PEC holder who observes any alteration in depths or the position of navigable channels, or that any navigational marks or buoys are out of place or do not conform to their proper characteristics, shall immediately report the details verbally to the Harbour Master through Poole Harbour Control, followed by a report in writing as soon as reasonably practicable. A PEC holder whose vessel has touched the ground, or has been in a collision or involved in a close quarters situation with any other vessel or any fixed or floating object, shall immediately report the circumstances verbally to the Harbour Master through Poole Harbour Control, followed by a written report within 14 days. The Incident Report Form is reproduced in the annexes. A PEC holder is required to attend at the summons of the CHA to answer any complaint which has been made against him for misconduct, or in respect of any marine incident, which may have occurred whilst he was in charge of his vessel. 28. Investigation of Incidents In the event of any incident involving a licenced pilot or PEC holder, a full enquiry will be carried out by the Competent Harbour Authority. The PEC or pilot s licence may be suspended, depending on the nature and seriousness of the incident, to await the outcome of the investigation. Reinstatement, with or without conditions, will be at the discretion of the Harbour Master. 29. PHC Agreement with PEC Holder The PEC Holder will be required to sign a formal written agreement with the Competent Harbour Authority in accordance with the recommendation in the Port Marine Safety Code. A copy of the agreement is in the annexes. 17

18 30. General The training schedule has been produced by the Harbour Master in consultation with the Poole Pilots, and is designed to prepare the trainee pilot for authorisation as a Poole Pilot. A high degree of commitment and planning will be required over the first year to complete the training successfully and achieve a Class 1 Licence. All records throughout the training period should be retained and presented to the Harbour Master at each stage of examination. All relevant details of the training experience are to be recorded. It will be the trainee pilot s responsibility to arrange suitable dates for assessment and examination, after consultation with the Pilots. The formal Practical Assessments will be carried out by a senior Pilot, and by the Harbour Master or his Deputy. The oral examination will be carried out by the Harbour Master and a senior Pilot. In addition, continuation training will be undertaken as agreed between the Harbour Master and the Pilots. (See annexes) 31. Qualifications A prospective pilot ideally will have:- An STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency or Class 2 with command endorsement. Confirmation of continued medical fitness, including eyesight, from an MCA (or equivalent) approved Medical Practitioner. Recent and appropriate sea going experience. 32. Pilot Experience Levels There are 3 levels of Pilot:- Trainee Pilot Class 2 Pilot Class 1 Pilot Under training and must always be accompanied by a licenced pilot. May be given pilotage control under direct supervision at the discretion of the licenced Pilot. Has completed initial training in accordance with the training schedule, and passed the oral examination and practical assessments. Is allowed to undertake the routine pilotage tasks on his own, but for the more challenging tasks outlined at Section 5 must always be accompanied by a pilot qualified for these tasks. This is until he has completed the minimum requirement when dispensations may be added to the licence. Fully qualified having completed all training and passed the oral examination and practical assessments. 18

19 33. Training for Class 2 Pilot The following initial training is to be undertaken with a licenced pilot:- A minimum of 100 Acts of Pilotage, of which at least 30 must be in darkness, and at least 50 inbound, to all the Commercial Berths below Poole Bridge, at different states of tidal stream, in a minimum initial period of 2 months. 34. Examination After the appropriate number of training acts under the guidance of a licenced pilot, and on the recommendation of a licenced pilot, a trainee pilot may apply for examination. The examination will be oral, and will be conducted by the Harbour Master and a licenced pilot. A record of training acts of pilotage and previous experience is to be provided prior to examination. (See annexes) The syllabus for the examination is in the annexes. It covers the same subjects as the PEC examination, but the trainee Pilot will be expected to have a greater detailed knowledge. On successful completion, the trainee Pilot will be awarded a Class 2 Pilot s Licence. 35. Limitations of a Class 2 Pilot s Licence When a Class 2 Pilot is on duty, the Harbour Control Officer should consider all programmed ship movements for the period and arrange supervision of any movement if it is considered prudent to do so, or if requested to do so by a Class 2 Pilot, or is required due to the limitations of the licence held by the duty pilot. A senior Pilot is to accompany a Class 2 Pilot on the following occasions:- a) To and from berths above Poole Bridge b) To and from Yard Quay c) Any act necessitating the use of a tug. d) Any act involving the swinging of a vessel in the Little Channel upstream of New Quay. e) Any vessel over 100 metres in length. f) Any vessel designated as a Controlled Movement. g) Any act when Fog Routine is in force. 36. Further Training for a Class 1 Licence As a general rule, a Class 2 Pilot will not be eligible to apply for a Class 1 Licence until he has completed 6 months service in the port and undertaken a minimum of a further 150 acts of pilotage, of which 75 must be in darkness, and 50 inbound. In addition the following is to be undertaken with a senior Pilot:- A minimum of:- a) 4 acts through Poole lifting bridge(s) 19

20 b) 4 acts inward to Yard Quay c) 4 acts necessitating the use of a tug. d) 2 acts involving swinging in the Little Channel upstream of New Quay. e) 20 acts in vessels over 100 metres in length. f) 4 acts designated as Controlled Vessels. g) 4 acts when Fog Routine is in force. When each of these minimum tasks is completed under the supervision of a senior Pilot, the Class 2 Pilot may then undertake that particular task on his own, providing the Class 1 Pilot is satisfied with his ability and performance. A letter of approval will be provided by the Harbour Master giving a dispensation towards the Class 1 Licence. A Class 2 Pilot may present himself for examination on completion of all of the above, and on the recommendation of the senior Pilots. The Harbour Master and a senior Pilot will conduct an oral examination and the Harbour Master will witness at least 2 acts of pilotage prior to examination. On successful completion the Class 2 Pilot will be awarded a Class 1 Pilot s Licence. 37. Continuing Professional Development of Licensed Pilots Each Pilot is to complete the following to maintain the PHC authorisation:- Annually: A minimum of 20 acts, of which 5 must be in darkness. See Revalidation form in the annexes. Confirmation of continued medical fitness, including eyesight, from an MCA (or equivalent) approved Medical Practitioner. Practical assessment by the Harbour Master or his deputy. Visit Harbour Control Note: If in any twelve months (Jan-Dec) there is a shortfall in the required number of acts, this shortfall shall be made up whilst being accompanied by an authorised pilot. 5 Yearly: Attend at least 2 Simulator training courses. 38. Pilot s Training Record A logbook of all training carried out is to be kept by the Pilot under training and is to be presented to the Harbour Master at each stage. (See annexes) 20

21 Pilotage Exemption Certificate Syllabus Applicants are to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the following subjects:- 1 Limits of Competent Harbour Authority Pilotage Area for which application is being made. 2 The application to pilotage of:- a) International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. b) International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) c) Maritime Buoyage System A General Principles and Rules. 3 Poole Harbour General Directions. 4 Poole Harbour Byelaws. 5 Poole Pilotage Directions. 6 Communication Procedures and local harbour Control rules. 7 Merchant Shipping ( M ) Notices relating to pilotage. 8 Relevant Notices to Mariners affecting the CHA Pilotage Area. 9 National Occupation Standards for Marine Pilots. 10 Port Marine Safety Code and Guide to Good Practice. 11 Dangerous substances in Harbour Areas Regulations. 12 Poole Harbour Oil Spill Contingency Plan. 13 Poole Harbour Emergency Plan. Experience and local knowledge The candidate s experience will be determined by their ability to demonstrate detailed local knowledge pertinent to the area for which they are being examined, with particular reference to:- 1 Coastal features. 2 Name of the channels and fairways including those available in an emergency. 3 General direction of tidal streams. 4 Passage planning and critical areas of navigation. 5 Traffic movement and patterns. 21

22 6 CHA Pilotage Area and Harbour limits. 7 Names of berths of special significance and a knowledge of berthing / unberthing manoeuvres and limitations in an emergency. 8 The names and characteristics of lights, their ranges and arcs of visibility. 9 The names and characteristics of buoys, beacons, sector lights and other seamarks. 10 The names of channel reaches, headlands, points and shoals in the area. 11 The approximate width of the various channels. 12 The bearing and distance from one buoy to another on each side of the channel. 13 The fairway courses and distances in the area. 14 The depths of water throughout the area, particularly at the buoys. 15 The use of sounding equipment and anticipated under keel clearance. 16 The set, rate, rise and duration of the tides and the use of Tide Tables. 17 Clearing marks for shoals and points visually by day or night by radar. 18 Significant radar patterns of aids to navigation and the use of parallel indexing. 19 The anchorages, their position, use and limitations. 20 Restricted areas and zones. 21 Ship handling characteristics of own vessels, squat and interaction with other vessels. 22 Limitations and restrictions of other vessels requiring special consideration. 23 Operation with tugs Communications and precautions. 24 Special local signals such as tidal and traffic signals. 25 Byelaws requiring Certificate holders to report accidents and hazardous incidents. 26 Handling characteristics of own vessel (s). 27 Characteristics and restrictions of other vessels using the port which require special consideration. 28 Characteristics of local tugs / work boats. 29 Any other relevant information at the discretion of the Examiners. 22

23 LETTER OF AGREEMENT PEC HOLDERS AND THEIR EMPLOYERS Poole Harbour Commissioners, as a CHA, have the power to exempt certain ships officers from the requirements to take an authorised pilot. The use of these powers follows these general principles: A B C The standards for exemption should not be more onerous than those required for an authorised pilot; but they should be equivalent. Exemption certificate holders and their employers are accountable to the issuing harbour authority for the proper use of any certificate. Harbour authorities should have formal written agreements with certificate holders and their employers to regulate the use of certificates. Poole Harbour Commissioners will grant a PEC to applicants who are the bona fide Master or Deck Officer of a vessel. The arrangements whereby applicants may qualify, obtain and use a PEC are laid down in the Port of Poole Pilotage Manual. The Pilotage Manual specifies the type and size of vessels which are subject to compulsory pilotage and therefore, by definition, the vessels to which PEC s apply. CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF A PEC PEC holders and their employers by their signature to this Letter of Agreement agree that whilst conducting pilotage, the holders shall have no other duties and that prior to an act of pilotage they shall be adequately rested and fit. That there will be adequate bridge manning and support for the PEC Holder. That the holder will be provided with updating of knowledge capability and a record of passages under pilotage shall be recorded, maintained and presented if required. That all incidents shall be reported as soon as practicable after the incident, and in writing as soon as possible. When instructed the holder shall submit to an interview by the Harbour Master. That all defective navigational aids are reported to the Harbour Master together with any on-board defects as defined in the General Directions. Name Signature Date For PHC: For Employer: PEC Holder: 23

24 Name: Company: A. Medical Certificate ( Copy with application ) Medical certificate expiry date: B. Certificate of Competence ( copy with application ) Date of Class: Number: issue: C. Please indicate the category of certificate being applied for Indicate either a,b,c or d: D. Please list the vessels you wish to appear on your certificate Vessel Name Application for Pilotage Exemption Certificate See Pilotage manual, section 3 See Pilotage manual, section 21 LOA Beam GRT Max Draft Date of Birth: Place of issue: Type E. Qualifying Trips for Examination See Pilotage manual, section 21 ( Copy of Record of Pilotage Acts with application ) Total number of acts: Number of acts in darkness: F. PEC holder endorsement The candidate has satisfactorily conducted acts of pilotage, being in charge of the vessel but in the presence of a PEC holder, and is recommended for examination. G. Pilot Endorsement The candidate has demonstrated adequate local knowledge and is recommended for examination. Has candidate completed one act during fog routine with pilot onboard? ( tick box ) H. Applicants signature Yes: NOTE: Applicants must also sign the agreement form in the Annexes No: PEC holder signature: Number of acts inbound: Number of acts outbound: NOTE: The first act during fog routine as an applicant for a PEC or a PEC holder, and all acts using a tug, must be accompanied by a pilot. PEC holder name: Date: Pilots name: Pilots signature: Date: Pilots signature: Date: I wish to apply to sit the examination for a Pilotage Exemption Certificate for the Port of Poole for the vessels listed above. I. Pilotage Manager Endorsement The candidate satisfies all requirements for the issue of a PEC. Applicant's signature: Date: Name: Signature: Date: Annexes 2/

25 Application for Revalidation of Pilotage Exemption Certificate Name: Company: Renewal Date: A. Medical Certificate ( Copy with application ) Medical certificate expiry date: B. Vessels currently named on Pilotage Exemption Certificate Vessel Name LOA Beam GRT Max Draft Type NOTE: Applicants wishing to add a vessel to their PEC must complete the relevant form in the Annexes C. Summary of experience in Poole Pilotage Area since issue date of PEC (All acts to be recorded, and with name of witness where necessary, using Record of pilotage Acts form. See relevant section of pilotage directions for requirements) 1) See Pilotage manual, section 23, for minimum requirements Total number of acts: Number of acts in darkness: Number of acts inbound: Number of acts outbound: 2) Acts with pilot embarked. Total number of acts: Number of acts in darkness: D. Pilot Endorsement The candidate has demonstrated adequate local knowledge and is recommended for renewal. E. Applicants signature I confirm that when using my Pilotage Exemption Certificate on any of the above vessels I will do so only when signed on to that vessel as Bona Fide Master or First Mate. F. Pilotage Manager Endorsement The candidate satisfies all requirements for the issue of a PEC. Annexes 2/2012 Number of acts inbound: Number of acts outbound: Pilots name: Pilots signature: Date: Applicant's signature: Date: Name: Signature: Date: 25

26 PEC Flowchart for Revalidation under Section 3, Subsection a 26

27 PEC Flowchart for Revalidation under Section 3, Subsection b and c 27

28 Name: Company: Application for additional vessel to Pilotage Exemption Certificate PEC Number: A. Summary of experience in Poole Pilotage Area since issue date of PEC Total number of acts: Number of acts in darkness: Number of acts inbound: Number of acts outbound: B. Information of vessel you wish to add to certificate Vessel Name LOA Beam GRT Max Draft Type C. Qualifying acts for additional vessel ( All acts to be recorded and witnessed using Record of pilotage Acts form - Copy to be included with application. See relevant section of pilotage directions for requirements) ( Minimum 6 acts required with pilot ) Total number of acts: Number of acts in darkness: Number of acts inbound: Number of acts outbound: D. PEC holders declaration I consider that I have satisfactorily completed the required number of qualifying acts to add the above named vessel to my Pilotage Exemption Certificate. I further declare that I will only use my PEC certificate when signed onto the vessel as Bona Fide Master or First Mate. PEC holders name: PEC holders signature: Date: H. Pilotage Manager Endorsement The candidate satisfies all requirements for the issue of a PEC. Name: Signature: Date: Annexes 2/

29 Name: Company: Application for Pilotage Exemption Certificate when Dredging A. Medical Certificate ( Copy with application ) Medical certificate expiry date: B. Certificate of Competence ( copy with application ) Class: C. Details of dredger(s) Vessel Name Number: Date of Issue: LOA Beam GRT Max Draft Place of Issue: Type of Dredger D. Qualifying criteria for Exemption E. Qualifying criteria for Exemption - Capable of operating upstream of bridge F. Pilot Endorsement The candidate has satisfactorily completed the minimum number of qualifying hours / acts and is recommended for examination G. Applicants signature I wish to apply to sit the examination for a Pilotage Exemption Certificate for the Port of Poole for the vessels listed above. H. Pilotage Manager Endorsement I. Expiry of Exemption Certificate The Pilotage Exemption Certificate will only be valid for the duration of the dredging contract Annexes 2/2012 Total number of hours: Number of hours in darkness: ( see relevant section of pilotage directions for full requirement) Number of round trips: ( see relevant section of pilotage directions for full requirement) Number of round trips: The candidate satisfies all requirements for the issue of a PEC. Number of round trips in darkness: Pilots name: Pilots signature: Applicant's signature: 29 Date: Date: Name: Signature: Date:

30 Pilotage Exemption Certificate Record of Pilotage Acts Name: Company: Date Completed Vessel In or Out Light, Dark or Fog conditions? Tug Used Yes / No Pilot Onboard? Yes / No Name of witness 1 I confirm this to be a correct record of acts made by me in the PHC Pilotage Area 2 Applicant's signature 2 : 1 Only required f or training acts and MUST be a PHC authorised pilot or PHC Pilotage Exemption Certificate Holder. 2 You MUST sign this form for it to be accepted as evidence. Annexes 2/2012 It is not necessary to record acts of pilotage involving a shift of berth. 30

31 POOLE HARBOUR NAVIGATIONAL INCIDENT REPORT FORM Authorised Pilot/PEC holder/master This form is to be used to report a navigational or safety incident, or near miss, to the Poole Harbour Master. URGENT navigational matters should be reported immediately to the Harbour Master via Harbour Control on VHF Channel 14 or by telephone on The Harbour Master may require a follow-up written report in support of the initial verbal advice, for which this form should be used. Section A - Type of incident (Tick all applicable boxes) Contact Grounding Pollution Loss of hull integrity Personal injury/fatality Swamping Near miss Fire/explosion MAIB report completed Berthing/ manoeuvring Wash Pilotage directions Collision General directions Other Attach copy of report Harbour Byelaws Inappropriate navigation Navigational hazard Section B - Statistical Data Piloted vessel Pilots name: PEC Vessel PEC Holders name: PEC number: Master Masters name: Company address: Vessels name: Second vessels name: Object name: Date of incident: Time of incident: On passage: From: Local / UTC To: Place or position of occurrence: 31

32 POOLE HARBOUR NAVIGATIONAL INCIDENT REPORT FORM Authorised Pilot/PEC holder/master Section C Additional statistical information Vessel type: Port of Registry and Nationality: Owners/agents: Crew Nationality: TONNAGES / DIMENSIONS Tonnage GRT/GT: Net: LOA: Length For'd: Draft Aft: PROPULSION Main: Bow/stern thrusters: HP: Number: PROPELLORS Type (Fixed/CP) ROTATION LH/RH Bridge/ER? ENGINE CONTROL DIRECTED BY? SPEED-MAX: MAX/MANOEUVRING: RUDDER: (Type) NAVIGATIONAL CHART-NUMBER(S:) Include chart numbers, whether corrected & up to date. PORT PASSAGE PLAN: YES/NO Attach passage plan COMPASS: MAGETIC/GYRO: STEERING MODE: (Auto/hand) RADAR(S): Include number, band, whether operational, deficiencies) ECHO SOUNDER: (Make and whether operational) PRESENTATION MODES: VHF: (Number, channels monitored, whether sets operational) OTHER NAVAIDS: DEFECTS: 32

33 POOLE HARBOUR NAVIGATIONAL INCIDENT REPORT FORM Authorised Pilot/PEC holder/master Section D Navigational information relating to incident (See guidance note) HEADING: SPEED: WEATHER CONDITIONS WIND: (Direction/force) SEA STATE: VISIBILITY: LIGHT: TIDAL CONDITIONS TIDAL STATION: FLOOD / EBB / SLACK TIME OF HW/LW AT: REGULATIONS LOOKOUT: (Posted and location) LIGHTS/SHAPES: (Displayed) SOUND SIGNALS: (In use at time of incident) CREW DISPOSITION MASTER: PILOT: OOW: HELMSMAN: CREW: (At stations?) YES/NO TUG ASSISTANCE/DEPLOYMENT 33

34 POOLE HARBOUR NAVIGATIONAL INCIDENT REPORT FORM Authorised Pilot/PEC holder/master Section E Communications Relevant communication to/from Harbour Control BEFORE incident: Relevant communication to/from Harbour Control AFTER incident: Specific directions from Harbour Control/Duty Harbour Master: Are VDR recordings available to assist an investigation: YES / NO Section F Damage Own vessel: Other vessel: Object: 34

35 POOLE HARBOUR NAVIGATIONAL INCIDENT REPORT FORM Authorised Pilot/PEC holder/master SECTION G - Account of incident Section G requires a detailed account of the incident in chronological order. Include in your account the authorities contacted and conclude with why you think the incident occurred. A sketch and/or photographs should accompany this report as appropriate. NAME: POSITION: DATE OF REPORT: SIGNATURE OF PERSON SUBMITTING REPORT: 35

36 GUIDANCE NOTE Please use the terms in the shaded columns when completing Section D of PHC's Incident Report Form. Beaufort scale WIND Calm Light airs Light breeze Gentle breeze Moderate breeze Fresh breeze Strong breeze Near gale Gale Strong gale Storm Violent storm Hurricane Knots SEA STATE Calm glassy Calm rippled Smooth Slight Moderate Rough Very rough High Very high Phenomenal Height(m) VISIBILITY Very poor Poor Moderate Good Very good nm Vis < => Vis < => Vis < => Vis < 25.0 Vis => 25 LIGHT Daylight Twilight Night 36

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38 Master/Pilot Information Exchange This Passage Plan is to be agreed between Master, Pilot and Harbour Control. Date: SHIP DETAILS Name: Loa: Gross Tonnage: Draft: F A Agent: Berth: PILOTAGE SERVICE DETAILS POB at: Pilot Station Berth Other Boarding time: Disembarkation time: Shift Details From: Time commenced: To: Time completed: Passage Details Route to be followed: Swash Channel: Brownsea Roads: Middle Channel: North Channel: Little Channel: Lifting Bridge: Turning basin: Passing other traffic in: Swash Channel: Brownsea Roads: Diver- Stakes: Turning Basin: OTHER DETAILS Tides HW 1 Time, Height HW 2 Time, Height LW Time, Height Least UKC during passage Weather Conditions expected: Depth at berth (CD) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POOLE HARBOUR COMMISIONERS AUTHORIZED PILOT HAS SAFELY CONDUCTED THE ABOVE VESSEL AND THAT THE MASTER AND THE PILOT AGREED THE PASSAGE PLAN BEFORE THE PILOT TOOK CHARGE OF THE NAVIGATION OF THE VESSEL PILOTAGE CHARGES ARE NOW PAYABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POOLE HARBOUR COMMISIONERS STANDARD SCALE Pilots Name Masters Name Signature Signature 38

39 Pilot s Licence Syllabus Applicants are to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the following subjects:- 1 Limits of Competent Harbour Authority Pilotage Area for which application is being made. 2 The application to pilotage of:- a) International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. b) International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) c) Maritime Buoyage System A General Principles and Rules. 3 Poole Harbour General Directions. 4 Poole Harbour Byelaws. 5 Poole Pilotage Directions. 6 Communication Procedures and local harbour Control rules. 7 Merchant Shipping ( M ) Notices relating to pilotage. 8 Relevant Notices to Mariners affecting the CHA Pilotage Area. 9 National Occupation Standards for Marine Pilots. 10 Port Marine Safety Code and Guide to Good Practice. 11 Dangerous substances in Harbour Areas Regulations. 12 Poole Harbour Oil Spill Contingency Plan. 13 Poole Harbour Emergency Plan. Experience and local knowledge The candidate s experience will be determined by their ability to demonstrate detailed local knowledge pertinent to the area for which they are being examined, with particular reference to:- 1 Coastal features. 2 Name of the channels and fairways including those available in an emergency. 3 General direction of tidal streams. 4 Passage planning and critical areas of navigation. 5 Traffic movement and patterns. 6 CHA Pilotage Area and Harbour limits. 7 Names of berths of special significance and a knowledge of berthing / 39

40 unberthing manoeuvres and limitations in an emergency. 8 The names and characteristics of lights, their ranges and arcs of visibility. 9 The names and characteristics of buoys, beacons, sector lights and other seamarks. 10 The names of channel reaches, headlands, points and shoals in the area. 11 The approximate width of the various channels. 12 The bearing and distance from one buoy to another on each side of the channel. 13 The fairway courses and distances in the area. 14 The depths of water throughout the area, particularly at the buoys. 15 The use of sounding equipment and anticipated under keel clearance. 16 The set, rate, rise and duration of the tides and the use of Tide Tables. 17 Clearing marks for shoals and points visually by day or night by radar. 18 Significant radar patterns of aids to navigation and the use of parallel indexing. 19 The anchorages, their position, use and limitations. 20 Restricted areas and zones. 21 Ship handling characteristics of own vessels, squat and interaction with other vessels. 22 Limitations and restrictions of other vessels requiring special consideration. 23 Operation with tugs Communications and precautions. 24 Special local signals such as tidal and traffic signals. 25 Byelaws requiring Licence holders to report accidents and hazardous incidents. 26 Characteristics and restrictions of other vessels using the port which require special consideration. 27 Characteristics of local tugs / work boats. 28 Any other relevant information at the discretion of the Examiners. 40

41 PILOT TRAINING SCHEDULE SUMMARY NAME DATE Started Training: 100 trips including 30 in darkness and 50 inbound in minimum 2 months. Eligible by number of trips: Formal Practical Assessment (Class 2): Examination for Class 2 Licence: Completed Qualifying Trips: 100m vessels (10) Tug assisted moves (4) Poole Bridge (4) Yard Quay (4) Swinging vessel in Little Channel (2) Controlled vessel move (4) Fog routine (4) Eligible by number of Trips: 150 trips including 75 in darkness, 75 inbound in minimum of 6 months. Formal Practical Assessment (Class 1): Examination for Class 1 Licence: Awarded Licence: 41

42 Class 2 Training In the initial training period of 8 weeks the following is to be undertaken: Interview with Harbour Master, Deputy Harbour Master 100 Acts, including 30 by night and 50 inbound Day Watch in Harbour Control - duration 3 hours Night Watch in Harbour Control - duration 3 hours One trip on the Harbour Dredger One trip to the spoil ground Four trips in the tug to witness tug assist vessel berth/unberth ½ day with Hydrographer/Surveyor Formal Practical Assessment Examination Date Completed CLASS 1 Training In a minimum time scale of 6 months following award of Class 2 Licence, the following is to be undertaken: 150 Acts, including 75 in darkness and 75 inbound 4 Acts berthing/unberthing involving use of tug 20 Acts in vessels over 100 metres in length 4 Acts through Poole Lifting Bridge 4 Acts inward to Yard Quay 4 Acts - Controlled vessel movements 2 Acts - Swinging ship in Little Channel 4 acts when fog routine in force Formal Practical Assessment Examination Date Completed 42

43 Record of Pilotage Acts for Trainee and Class 2 Pilots Name: Date Completed Vessel In, Out or Shift Day, Night or Fog conditions? Tug Used Yes / No LOA >100m? Yes / No Berth Annexes 2/

44 Poole Pilotage Area The Poole Harbour Commissioners being the Competent Harbour Authority for the purposes of the Pilotage Act 1987 for Poole Harbour and in accordance with their responsibilities under Section 3 of the said Act Hereby grant a Pilot Licence SECOND CLASS to and authorise him/her to act as a Pilot (With the Restriction shown overleaf) within the Statutory Limits of the Poole Harbour Commissioners area of jurisdiction. This Certificate shall remain in force until revoked by the Poole Harbour Commissioners, always provided that he/she shall comply with the Byelaws and Regulations made, or to be made by the said Poole Harbour Commissioners Signed:. J. STEWART Chief Executive & Clerk Captain B.P.MURPHY. Harbour Master Date: Annexes 2/

45 Poole Pilotage Area PILOT LICENCE SECOND CLASS RESTRICTIONS Pilotage Acts authorised to be carried out in the Poole Pilotage Area by a Pilot holding only a Pilot Licence Second Class are restricted as follows:- All programmed Acts of Pilotage are to be discussed with a First Class Pilot, who will consider the degree of difficulty of the ship movement, offer advice where appropriate, and if requested or where considered prudent arrange supervision. A First Class Pilot is to accompany the Second Class Pilot for all Acts of Pilotage:- a. Of vessels exceeding 100 metres in length. b. Necessitating the use of a tug, or for any acts involving the towage of a vessel within the Pilotage Areas. c. To and from all berths and for all movements above Poole Bridge. d. For all movements to and from Yard Quay. e. Involving the swinging of a vessel in the Little Channel. f. Of controlled vessels. g. For all movements while Fog Routine is in force. Annexes 2/